Buying in. Magnet schools have long been a kind of equalizer in Miami-Dade – any student, no matter what neighborhood their fam pays taxes in, can go if they get in. But Coral Gables residents are now tryna buy spots just for themselves at a local magnet school. The city is considering paying $4.2 million to create about 180 more spots at the school that would be set aside for Gables residents forever. (Miami Herald)

There was an anti-government uprising in Venezuela this weekend. It happened at a military base and was quickly squashed, but the opposition is calling for troops to continue rebelling. It was the first flare-up since President Nicolas Maduro created a new legislative body that’s now targeting the opposition. (Miami Herald)

Make it rain. Wages and salaries are rising faster in the Magic City, Ft. Lauderdale, and Pompano Beach than in any other major metro area in the country right now. We’re up almost 4 percent and The Bureau of Labor Statistics has the numbers to prove it. Get it, Miami. (The Next Miami)

Oops. The immigration bill moving through Congress right now would get rid of the EB-5 visa program, which could cost Florida hundreds of millions in investment. The program, which gives immigrants green cards and visas in exchange for business investments, has helped fund projects like the Downtown Miami All Aboard Florida station and the uber skyscraper SkyRise Miami. (Miami Herald)

THAT'S OUR KINDA DIY

Courtesy of Rusty Butler

Grove local Johanna Butler, an endurance runner, was jealous of the run clubs in neighborhoods like Brickell, Coral Gables, and South Miami – and didn’t understand why the Grove didn’t have one of its own.

Rather than wait around for one to arrive, she started it herself.

Wanna join? Find ‘em Wednesdays at Kennedy Park at 6:30 p.m. or follow the Coconut Grove Run Community on Insta and Facebook. (Thanks to reader Rusty Butler for the tip!)